Cambourne

Wildlife Trust

Ground nesting birds use the long grass areas around Cambourne from April to September, please stay on the paths and keep your dog close to you during this time (on a lead if necessary) to prevent disturbance to chicks in nests - Thank you

A mixture of wetland, grassland and woodland with a surprising wealth of wildlife

This combination of newly created green spaces and existing habitats demonstrates how wildlife can be accommodated in a new village and how it can help to enhance life for all residents. You may be surprised by the amount of wildlife there is to find here, from badgers in the woodland to great crested newts in the ponds. Crow Hill in the reserve is particularly good for farmland birds, such as skylarks and corn buntings, and wetland birds enjoy the newly established lakes.

The grassland areas have been sown with wildflower seeds and are alive with butterflies and other insects in the summer, while brilliantly coloured dragonflies chase around the ponds. The community orchard features rare and local fruit varieties including the Cambridge Gage plum and Chivers Delight apples. They are planted in blocks with similar flowering times to encourage cross pollination.